General Educational Development (GED) Test
What is the GED test?
The GED is a test that measures the major outcomes and concepts generally associated with four years of high school education. Upon successful completion of this test you will receive the State of Florida High School Diploma.
The GED test consists of five test areas; Language Arts-Writing, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts-Reading and Mathematics. The GED test takes approximately eight hours to complete and is taken in two morning sessions or two afternoon sessions.
GED Sample Questions
Who is eligible to take the test?
You Must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a resident of Florida
- Have a Florida Drivers License or Florida ID Card
- Have a Social Security Card
- Register in Assessment Services prior to taking the GED Test.
(Seating is limited. Registrations are taken on a first come basis. Students who register late may be referred to a future testing session.)
**The Daytona State College Scholarship for GED Graduates**
This scholarship will pay for one Daytona State College course after you
earn your GED diploma.
What do you need to do? It is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Get admitted, enroll in Adult Education courses and attend for
at least 30 days
2. Pass the GED predictor test
3. Received permission from your instructor to sit for the GED
exam – with a special test pass
What happens after you pass the GED exam?
1. A certificate of eligibility will be sent to you
2. Bring the certificate to the Student Accounts Office
3. Enroll in the next major semester after passing the GED
(or earlier if beginning in a mini semester)
What is next if you did not pass the GED exam?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible for the scholarship until you pass.
Please come back to class for a refresher on any missed sections so you
can try again!
GED PASSING SCORES
- A standard score of 410 or above on each of the five subtests and an overall score of 2250 must be obtained.
- If you meet the above requirements you will receive The State of Florida High School Diploma from The Department of Education.
- Test results are mailed within six to eight weeks after taking the test.
- If you fail to obtain the minimum standard score or the overall score, you may retake any subtest to raise your score.
FEES:
$70.00 Entire Test
$14.00 Language Arts-Writing
$14.00 Social Studies
$14.00 Science
$14.00 Language Arts-Reading
$14.00 Mathematics
GED Registration/Test Dates
Have Questions?
Contact Assessment Services, Admissions or Adult Education at your local Daytona State College Campus.If you need further information, please e-mail Miriam Triani.
